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James Madison University
800 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Official telephone: (540) 568-6211
Website: www.jmu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,268 men, 9,745 women, 16,013 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
5,903 men, 9,356 women, 15,259 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
365 men, 389 women, 754 total |
| Total graduate students: |
476 men, 904 women, 1,380 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
221 men, 553 women, 774 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
255 men, 351 women, 606 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
29% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 4.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.3% | Hispanic |
| 82.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 4.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.9% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.3% | Hispanic |
| 83.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 5.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
655 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Harrisonburg |
| Population of city/town: |
45,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, D.C., Richmond, Ro |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
123 miles |
| Online campus map: |
www.jmu.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Residence Hall units are limited. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (87%)
- sorority housing (4%)
- single-student apartments (1%)
- other housing including Theme housing for international, learning, and substance free communities. Students must apply. (8%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
37% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
63% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
55% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1738 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Rare books. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art collection, planetarium, arboretum. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, Alcohol/Sub abuse,Employment,WritingCtr,Sci/Math Learning Ctr,CommunicationResourceCtr |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, Nutrition |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career/interest testing, career library, job bank, job fairs, resume referral |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, all accommodations are approved on a case by case basis |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
12 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
12 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
8% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
8 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
8 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Breeze |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
308 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Agape Christian Fellowship, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Wesley Foundation, Young Life Leadership, Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Freethinkers (JMU), Hillel Counselorship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), Lutheran Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Student Organization, Sigma Iota Alpha (Hermandad de), Vietnamese Student Association, Chinese Student Association, Asian Student Union, Black Student Alliance, Contemporary Gospel Singers, International Student Association, Korean Students Association (KSA), Latino Student Alliance, Madison International Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Air and Waste Management Association, Alpha Phi Sorority, Honors Publication, Horn Club (JMU), Human Resource Development Club, IEEE Computer Society, Inter-Fraternity Council, International Justice Mission, International Trumpet Guild, Into Hymn, Iota Iota Iota, Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity (KA), Alpha Psi Omega, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Kappa Kappa Psi (KKPsi), Kappa Pi, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Keyboard Association, Kids Klub, Knights of Columbus, Knitwits JMU, La Unidad Latina Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Lacrosse Club (Men's), Lacrosse Club (Women's), Lambda Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Virginia, Lambda Chi Alpha, Lambda Pi Eta, Living Buddhism, Low Key, Madison Advertising Club, Madison Anime New-type Great Association (MANGA), Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Madison Association of Clarinets (MAC), Madison Dance Club, Madison Equality, Madison Flyfishers, Madison Historians, Madison Honors Club, Madison Investment Fund, Madison Marketing Association, Madison Motorcycle Club, American Choral Directors Association, Madison Motorsports, Madison Project, Madison Review, March of Dimes, JMU Collegiate Council, Math Teachers Organization, Mathematics and Statistics Club, Memory Makers, Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk), Mid-East Interest Club, Mozaic Club, American College of Health Care Executives Student Association (ACHESA), Multicultural Women for Change (WOC), National Art Education Association (Madison Student Chapter), National Association for Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA), National Association of Social Workers, National Residence Hall Honorary, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, National Student Speech/Language/Hearing Association, New and Improv'd, Note-oriety, American Criminal Justice Association(LAE), Nursing Student Association, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), One in Four, Operation Smile, Orange Band Initiative (The), Outriggers Peer Educations, Overtones, Paintball Club (JMU), Panhellenic Association, Peace House (The), American Society of Interior Design, Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Phi Chi Theta, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Sigma Pi, Physician Assistant Student Society(PASS), Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Pre-Dental Organization JMU, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Med Association, Pre-Occupational Therapy Society, Pre-Pharmacy Society, Pre-Physical Therapy Society, Pre-Veterinary Society, American String Teachers Association, Professional Convention Management Association, JMU Chapter(PCMA), Progress, PROMotion, Psychology Club, Psychology Peer Advising, Relay For Life, Roller Hockey Club, Roop Group: Past and Present, Rotaract Club, Rugby/Football (Men's), Aletheia Campus Organization, Rugby/Football Club (Women's), SafeRides, Sailing Club, Science Fiction Fantasy Guild, SGA Freshman Class Council, SGA Junior Class Council (2006), SGA Senior Class Council (2005), SGA Sophomore Class Council, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Alpha Lambda, Amnesty International, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Sign Language Club (American), Ski Club (JMU), Ski Racing Club (JMU), Soccer Club (Men's), Soccer Club (Women's), Social Work Organization, Anarchists (JMU), Society for Human Resource Management, Society for Technical Communication, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Society of Physics Students, Sociology Club, Softball Club (Women's), Spanish Club, Speech Team/Individual Events, Sport Club Council, Animal Rights Coalition, Stratford Players, Student Ambassadors, Student Athletic Training Association, Student Duke Club, Student Education Association, Student Government Association, Student Officials Association, Students for Minority Outreach, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Swim Club (JMU), Anthropology Club, Swing Dance Club, Table Tennis (Club), Tae Kwon Do Club, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Tennis Club, Theta Chi Fraternity, Triathlon Club, Trombone Association(JMU), Ultimate Frisbee (Women's), Ultimate Frisbee Club (Men's), AO, University Program Board, Unix Users Group, Up 'til Dawn, Virginia Biotechnology Association, Volleyball Club (Men's), Volleyball Club (Women's), Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood-JMU Student Chapter, Water Polo (Men's), Water Polo (Women's), West Side College Ministry, Art History Student Association, Women of Color, WXJM-FM, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Arabic Club, Disney College Alumni Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Global Nonviolence Club, International Interior Design Association, jMubilee, National Organization for Women, Association for Computing Machinery(ACM), Students for Reproductive Justice, Student Occupational Therapy Association, Wrestling Club, Association of Black Psychologists (Student Circle of the, Association of Energy Engineers, Alpha Chi Sigma, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Association of Women in Communication, Astronomy Club, Baha'i Association, Baseball Club, Basketball Club (Men's), Basketball Club (Women's), Beta Beta Beta, Black and Latino Greek Caucus, Bluestone, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, BluesTones, Boarderline Snowboarding Club, Brass Band Club, Breakdance Club (JMU), Breeze (The), Bring Your Own Spirituality, Brothers of New Direction (BOND), Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Club, Campus Assault Response (CARE), Campus Crusade for Christ, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Cartoon Satire Club, Catholic Campus Ministry, Caving Club(Madison University Student Grottoe), Cheerleading, All Girl (JMU), Christian Student Union, Cinemuse Film Club, Circle K International, Cirolo Culturale Italiano, Clear Cadence, Club Cross Country and Track (JMU), Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity, Club Mangers Association of America - JMU Student Chapter (CMAA), College Democrats, College Republicans, Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Crew Club JMU, Cycling Club JMU, Dance Theatre (JMU), Delta Chi Fraternity, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Psi, Delta Epsilon Chi, Delta Gamma Sorority, Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Sigma Theta, Destination Imagination (JMU), Dietetic Association, Double Reed Society (JMU), Dukes For Life, EARTH, Economics Club, Alpha Phi Alpha, Environmental Business Club, Epsilon Chi Omicron, Equestrian Club, Exit 245, Fashion Design Club, Fencing Club, Field Hockey Club (Coed), Flute Club, For The Love of Colorguard, French Club, Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sigma Sigma, gardy loo, Geography Club, Geology Club (Geological Societyof JMU), Golden Key International Honour Society, Golf Club JMU, Graduate Association of Assessment and Measurement Practitioners (GAAMP), Gymnastics Club, Habitat for Humanity, Happy Feet |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jeffrey T. Bourne,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Shelia Moorman,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
James Madison University
Godwin Hall Room 206, MSC 2301
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 |
| School colors: |
purple and gold |
| School mascot: |
Duke Dog |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA (Division I, Football I-AA);Colonial Athletic Association (Division I);Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's archery | no | |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I-AA |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's archery | no | |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
5% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball stadium, field hockey and track complex; football, lacrosse, soccer and softball fields; gymnasium, tennis courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, flag football, floor hockey, Frisbee golf, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, sand volleyball, softball, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, basketball, bowling, caving, cross-country, cycling, fencing, in-line skating, lacrosse, paintball, roller hockey, rugby, ski racing, snowboarding, water polo, soccer, swimmng, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, track, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, bowling, caving, cheerleading, cross-country, cycling, dance, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, lacrosse, rugby, ski racing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, track, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (123 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Weyers Cave (15 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Staunton (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Charlottesville (50 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
19% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
23% immediately, 23% within 2 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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George Mason University (VA);George Washington University (DC);James Madison University (VA);Johns Hopkins University (MD);University of Virginia (VA);Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
59% within six months of graduation, 80% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accenture, Bearingpoint, INC., Beers & Cutler PLLC, Brittenford Systems, Calibre CPA Group, Cambridge Assocoiates, LLC, Capital One, Carmax, Carney Sandoe, Central Intelligence Agency, Chubb Group of Insurance Agencies, Aerotek, Circuit City Stores, INC., Clear Channel Radio, Cogent Communications, Consolidated Graphics, Corporate Executive Board, Deloitte, Dick's Sporting Goods, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ernst & Young, Fannie Mae, AIG Financial Advisors, Fast Enterprises LLC, Freddie Mac, Gannett Co. INC./USA Today, Geico, Hantzmon Wiebel, High Performance Technologies, INC. (HPTi), Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, IBM Business Consulting Services, John Hancock Financial Network, Johnson Lambert & Co. LLP, American Woodmark Corporation, Kohl's Department Stores, KPMG LLP, Liberty Mutual Group, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, New York Life--Bethesda, Northrup Grumman, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, PBGH, LLP Certified Public Accountants, Ameriprise Financial, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLC, Project Performance Corporation, Protiviti, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, Sherwin Williams Company, Sprint-Nextel Corporation, Suntrust Bank, T. Rowe Price Associates, Target Corporation, US Census Bureau, Apex Systems, INC., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Dept. of Navy, United States General Services Administration, Veris Consulting, LLC, Virginia Asset Management, Wachovia Corporation, Wells Fargo, Wolseley's North American Division, WTAS (Wealth and Tax Advisory Services), Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, PC, Yount, Hyde & Barbour CPA, CGI, Auditor of Public Accounts, BB&T Corporation |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Barbara Hall, Movie/TV writer & producer Marcia Angel, former exec editor-the New England Journal of Medicine
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